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Trust deficit has returned, says Puad after PH defeat in Sungai Bakap

 

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Trust deficit has returned,

says Puad after PH defeat

in Sungai Bakap

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The Umno Supreme Council member urges the unity government to not ignore the concerns of the people and remove underperforming officials.

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Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi said Malay support for the unity government hinges on the treatment of former prime minister Najib Razak. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: An Umno leader has urged the unity government to stop making excuses and accept the outcome of the Sungai Bakap by-election.

Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi said the government should avoid giving too many excuses and formulas for the loss.

“The people are dissatisfied. Trust deficit has returned,” he said on Facebook.

Puad said the euphoria over the government’s success in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election in May did not last long.

“Several decisions and actions by the government after that by-election became an easy target for the opposition.

“Do not become complacent after the win in Kuala Kubu Baharu. Don’t make hasty decisions,” he said.

He also urged the unity government to not ignore the concerns of the people and remove underperforming officials.

Meanwhile, he said, supporters of former prime minister Najib Razak might be reluctant to back parties associated with the unity coalition as long as they believe he has been denied his right to a fair trial.

“Malay support will not recover,” he said.

Yesterday, Perikatan Nasional retained the Sungai Bakap state seat after its candidate, Abidin Ismail, won with a majority of 4,267 votes over Pakatan Harapan candidate Joohari Ariffin.

The by-election was held following the death of PAS assemblyman Nor Zamri Latiff, who was also the Nibong Tebal PAS division chief, on May 24 from stomach inflammation.

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